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CONTENTS
OVERVIEW

KEY INDICATORS

OVERALL POPULATION

CITIZEN POPULATION

MARRIAGE & PARENTHOOD

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IMMIGRATION

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ANNEX
Table 1: Total population

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Table 2: Old-age support ratio

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Table 3: Median age

14

Table 4: Singapore citizens by age group, ethnic group and sex

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Table 5: Proportion of singles among citizen males / females by age

group

16

Table 6: Proportion of singles among citizens in selected age groups

by gender and highest qualification attained

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Table 7: Number of marriages by residency status of grooms and

brides

18

Table 8: General marriage rates

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Table 9: Median age at first marriage

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Table 10: Origins of non-citizen spouses married to citizens

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Table 11: Median age of mothers at first birth by residency status of

mothers

20

Table 12: Average number of children born to ever-married females

aged 30-49 years by residency status of females

20

Table 13: Proportion of ever-married females aged 30-49 years who

are childless by residency status of females

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Table 14: Number of births by birth order and residency status

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Table 15: Resident total fertility rate by race

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Table 16: New residents granted in 2013

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Table 17: Overseas Singaporean population size

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OVERVIEW
1.
Population in Brief is an annual publication by the National Population
and Talent Division (NPTD) that provides relevant information on Singapores
population landscape. It contains a collation of key population indicators and
demographic trends.
2.
Our goal is to promote understanding of the factors that contribute to a
sustainable population in Singapore. A sustainable population is one that is
balanced across the three pillars of a strong and cohesive society with a strong
Singaporean core, a dynamic and vibrant economy to provide good jobs and
opportunities for Singaporeans, and a high quality living environment.
3.

Key highlights:
Singapores total population was 5.47 million as of June 2014. The
total population grew by 1.3% from June 2013 to June 2014, the
slowest growth rate in the last decade.
The citizen population grew at the same pace as last year to 3.34
million, with citizen births and immigration. The citizen population
continues to age, with 12.4% aged 65 and above compared to 11.7%
last year. The permanent resident (PR) population remained stable at
0.53 million.
The growth in the non-resident population slowed to 2.9%, down
from 4.0% in the previous year. This was due to concrete steps taken
to slow the growth of our foreign workforce to a more sustainable
pace. Going forward, businesses will face a tight labour market as we
restructure the economy. Nonetheless, Singapore remains businessfriendly, and we will help businesses to grow and succeed here, to
create quality jobs for Singaporeans.

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KEY INDICATORS
OVERALL POPULATION

2013

2014

3,313.5

3,343.0

531.2

527.7

Resident population (000)

3,844.8

3,870.7

Non-resident population (000)

1,554.4

1,599.0

Total population (000)

5,399.2

5,469.7

2013

2014

5.5

5.2

Citizen median age (years)

40.0

40.4

Proportion aged 65 and above (%)

11.7

12.4

MARRIAGE & PARENTHOOD

2012

2013

Number of marriages involving at least one citizen

23,192

21,842

Citizen births

33,238

31,017

1.29

1.19

Citizen population (000)

Permanent Resident (PR) population (000)

AGE PROFILE OF CITIZENS

Citizen old-age support ratio1

Resident total fertility rate2

Note: All data as of June of each year, except for Marriage & Parenthood which is as of December
of each year.
Source: Department of Statistics

The old-age support ratio refers to the number of persons aged 20-64 years per person aged 65 years and
over.
2
Total fertility rate refers to the average number of children who would be born per female, if all females live
through their childbearing years of 15-49 and bear children according to a given set of age-specific fertility
rates.

OVERALL POPULATION
1.
There were 3.34 million Singapore citizens as of end June 2014. Together
with 0.53 million permanent residents, there were 3.87 million residents. Nonresidents numbered 1.60 million, comprising individuals holding work passes,
dependants and international students. Singapores total population was 5.47
million.
Diagram 1: Total population, as of June 20143

Source: Department of Statistics, Ministry of Manpower

The figures are based on stock numbers as of end June 2014.

Work Permit Holders are mostly in occupations which face difficulties in hiring Singaporeans (e.g. construction
workers).
S Pass holders work in various industries such as retail, manufacturing, and healthcare (e.g. allied healthcare
workers), as well as in social and voluntary welfare sectors as care-givers for the elderly.
Employment Pass Holders work in managerial, executive or specialised jobs.

2.
The citizen population grew by 0.9%, similar to last year, through citizen
births and immigration. The PR population remained stable at 0.53 million
(Chart 1).
Stable Growth in Citizen Population; Stable PR Population Size
Chart 1: Total population by residency status, as of June
Citizens

PRs

Non-residents

2014

3.34m

0.53m

2013

3.31m

0.53m

2012

3.29m

0.53m

2011

3.26m

0.53m

0.0m

0.5m

1.0m

1.5m

2.0m

2.5m

3.0m

Source: Department of Statistics

3.5m

1.60m

1.55m

1.49m

1.39m
4.0m

4.5m

5.0m

5.5m

6.0m

3.
The growth of the non-resident population slowed to 2.9%, down from
4.0% in the previous year. The Government has taken concrete steps to slow
the growth of our foreign workforce, as well as to develop infrastructure to
keep pace with our population needs. Foreign employment growth slowed to a
more sustainable pace of 3.0%, compared to 5.9% the previous year. Foreign
employment growth was mainly driven by the construction sector (Chart 2).
Foreign Employment Growth Slowed Across All Sectors;
Growth mainly in Construction Sector
Chart 2: Foreign employment growth by sector4, as of June
Construction
9%
8%
7%
6%
5%
4%
3%
2%
1%
0%

7.3%
(65K)

Non-Construction

8.1%
(77K)
5.9%
(60K)
48K
25K

57K

35K

29K
8K

2010-2011
2011-2012
Source: Ministry of Manpower

2012-2013

3.0%
(33K)
11K
22K
2013-2014

4.
Going forward, businesses will face a tight labour market as we
restructure the economy. Nonetheless, Singapore remains business-friendly,
and we will continue to help businesses to grow and succeed here, to create
quality jobs for Singaporeans.

The figures refer to foreigners employed at any time in the month, in line with internationally accepted
statistical definition of employment. Foreign domestic workers are excluded in the figures.

5.
As a result of the moderation in foreign employment growth, our total
population growth slowed to 1.3% last year. This is the slowest population
growth rate in the last decade (Chart 3).
Slowest Population Growth in a Decade
Chart 3: Total population growth rate per year, as of June (%)
4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5
2.1

2.0

1.6

1.3

1.0
0.0
2005-2010

2011

2012

Source: Department of Statistics

2013

2014

CITIZEN POPULATION
6.
With increasing life expectancy and low fertility rates, our citizen
population continues to age. There are more citizens in the older age groups
today as the post-war baby boomers enter their silver years (Chart 4a). The
proportion of citizens aged 65 years5 and above increased from 11.7% in 2013
to 12.4% in 2014. The median age of the citizen population rose from 40.0
years in 2013 to 40.4 years in 2014 (Chart 4b).
A More Aged Citizen Population
Chart 4a: Age profile of citizen population, as of June
2004
2014

Chart 4b: Median age and proportion of citizens aged 65 years and above
Median age of citizens (years)
% of citizens aged 65 years and above
41

40.0

40.4

14

40
39

10

38.2

38
37

11.7

12

9.9
8.4

8
6

36.2

36

35

34

0
2004

2009

2013

2014

2004

2009

Source: Department of Statistics

12.4

The benchmark of 65 years is used to align with international statistical norms.

2013

2014

7.
Currently, there are 5.2 citizens in the working age band of 20-64 years,
for each citizen aged 65 years and above (Chart 5). This is a decline from 7.6 in
2004.
Fewer Working-Age Adults to Each Citizen Aged 65 and Above
Chart 5: Citizen old-age support ratio, 1970-2014

Source: Department of Statistics

8.

The ethnic mix of our citizen population remained stable (Chart 6).
Stable Ethnic Mix for Our Citizen Population
Chart 6: Ethnic profile of citizen population (%)
Chinese
100%
80%

Malay

Indian

Others

1.1
7.2
15.1

1.3
7.4
15.1

1.4
7.4
15.0

1.4
7.4
15.0

76.6

76.2

76.2

76.2

2004

2009

2013

2014

60%
40%
20%
0%

Source: Department of Statistics

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MARRIAGE & PARENTHOOD

9.
The number of marriages involving at least one citizen has decreased
from 23,192 in 2012 to 21,842 in 2013. The median age at first marriage has
remained stable for both genders from 2012 to 2013 (Chart 7).
Stabilisation in Age at First Marriage in 2013
Chart 7: Median age of citizens at first marriage (years)
Males
Females
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0

29.0

29.7

30.1

2003
2008
2012
Source: Department of Statistics

35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0

30.1

2013

26.3

27.1

27.7

27.8

2003

2008

2012

2013

10. Resident total fertility rate (TFR)6 dipped from 1.29 in 2012 (Dragon Year)
to 1.19 in 2013. However, the dip from 2012 to 2013 was gentler compared to
previous post-dragon years.7 The decrease was seen across all ethnic groups,
with Chinese experiencing the largest decline (Chart 8).
Decline in TFR Across All Ethnic Groups
Chart 8: Resident TFR by ethnic group (number of children per woman)
Overall

2.50
2.00

Chinese

Malays

Indians

2.10
1.69

1.50
1.00

1.39
1.27
1.09

1.29
1.18
1.15

1.66
1.19
1.11
1.05

0.50
2003
2009
Source: Department of Statistics

2010

2011

2012

2013

Total fertility rate refers to the average number of children that would be born per female, if all females live
through their childbearing years of 15-49 and bear children according to a given set of age-specific fertility
rates.
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The TFR dip from 2012 to 2013 was 8%, compared to previous post-dragon years, which saw a dip of 12%
from 2000 to 2001, and 11% from 1988 to 1989.

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IMMIGRATION
11. Immigration helps to balance the shrinking and ageing of our citizen
population. Majority of our PRs are in the prime working ages of 25-49 years
(Chart 9).
Immigration Helps To Balance the Shrinking and Ageing of Our Citizen
Population
Chart 9: Age pyramid of resident population, as of June 2014
SC Males

PR Males

SC Females

PR Females

85 & Over
80-84
75-79
70-74
65-69
60-64
55-59
50-54
45-49
40-44
35-39
30-34
25-29
20-24
15-19
10-14
5-9
0-4

200K

100K

0K

100K

200K

Source: Department of Statistics

12. Our approach to immigration is a calibrated one. We have granted about

20,000 new citizens each year (Chart 10). We plan to continue taking in
between 15,000 and 25,000 new citizens each year to keep our citizen
population from shrinking.
13. Permanent residence is an intermediate step through which suitable
foreigners and spouses take up citizenship in Singapore. Since the tightening of
the immigration framework in late 2009, we have taken in about 30,000 new
PRs a year. We will grant about 30,000 PRs each year, to keep the PR
population stable at between 0.5 and 0.6 million and to ensure a pool of
suitable candidates for citizenship.

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Number of SCs and PRs Granted Stable in Last 4 Years

Chart 10: Number of SCs and PRs granted, 2007-2013
PRs granted

90K
79,167

80K
70K

SCs granted

63,627

59,460

60K
50K
40K

29,265 27,521

30K
20K
10K

17,334

20,513

19,928

18,758

15,777

29,891

29,869

20,693

20,572

2012

2013

0K
2007
2008
2009
2010
Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

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2011

ANNEX
Detailed Statistical Tables
Table 1: Total population, as of June ('000)

Citizens
PRs
Residents
Non-residents
Total

2004

2009

2013

2014

3,057.1

3,200.7

3,313.5

3,343.0

356.2

533.2

531.2

527.7

3,413.3

3,733.9

3,844.8

3,870.7

753.4

1,253.7

1,554.4

1,599.0

4,166.7

4,987.6

5,399.2

5,469.7

Source: Department of Statistics

Table 2: Old-age support ratio, as of June

(persons aged 20-64 years per person aged 65 years & above)
2004

2009

2013

2014

Residents

8.4

7.5

6.4

6.0

Citizens

7.6

6.5

5.5

5.2

Source: Department of Statistics

Table 3: Median age, as of June (years)

2004

2009

2013

2014

Residents

35.4

36.9

38.9

39.3

Citizens

36.2

38.2

40.0

40.4

Source: Department of Statistics

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Table 4: Singapore Citizens by Age Group, Ethnic Group and Sex, June 2014
Age
Group
(Years) Persons

Total
Males

Chinese
Females

Persons

Males

Females

Malays

Indians

Others

Persons Males Females

Persons Males Females

Persons Males Females

Number ('000)
Total
0-4
5-9
10 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 69
70 - 74
75 - 79
80 - 84
85 &
Over

3,343.0 1,664.0
165.5
175.6
195.2
226.9
245.5
220.7
212.0
213.6
242.1
256.5
283.4
270.7
220.4
154.5
102.0
73.5
47.1
37.7

1,679.0

85.2
90.1
100.5
117.1
127.1
114.1
107.7
106.1
119.2
126.9
141.6
134.5
108.9
74.5
46.8
32.5
18.9
12.3

80.3
85.5
94.7
109.8
118.4
106.6
104.3
107.5
122.9
129.6
141.8
136.2
111.5
80.0
55.2
41.0
28.2
25.4

2,547.0 1,263.4
117.2
123.5
136.1
160.1
172.9
158.1
159.2
169.3
190.8
194.8
216.4
215.6
181.1
129.9
88.0
62.0
39.5
32.5

60.6
63.5
70.2
82.8
89.9
82.1
80.8
83.8
93.2
95.8
107.8
106.9
89.7
62.8
40.6
27.5
15.6
9.8

1,283.7

501.1

252.4

248.7

247.4

125.2

122.2

47.4

23.1

24.4

56.7
60.0
65.9
77.4
83.0
76.0
78.4
85.5
97.6
99.0
108.5
108.7
91.4
67.1
47.4
34.5
23.9
22.7

30.7
32.4
37.9
44.1
48.8
41.8
34.1
26.7
30.3
38.2
42.2
34.0
23.6
14.3
8.2
6.8
4.3
2.8

15.8
16.7
19.6
22.8
25.1
21.4
17.5
13.5
15.2
18.9
21.2
17.0
11.4
6.8
3.7
3.0
1.7
1.2

14.9
15.8
18.4
21.2
23.7
20.5
16.6
13.2
15.1
19.3
21.0
17.0
12.2
7.5
4.5
3.8
2.5
1.5

12.6
14.9
17.0
18.9
20.3
17.8
16.1
14.9
17.8
20.4
21.8
18.5
13.8
8.9
5.0
3.9
2.8
2.0

6.4
7.6
8.7
9.6
10.3
9.1
8.1
7.6
9.4
10.8
11.1
9.4
6.8
4.2
2.1
1.6
1.4
1.1

6.2
7.4
8.4
9.3
10
8.7
7.9
7.3
8.5
9.6
10.6
9.1
7.0
4.7
2.9
2.3
1.4
0.9

5.0
4.8
4.2
3.9
3.4
3.0
2.7
2.7
3.1
3.1
3.1
2.6
1.9
1.4
0.8
0.8
0.6
0.5

2.5
2.4
2.1
1.9
1.8
1.5
1.2
1.2
1.5
1.4
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.7
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.2

2.5
2.4
2.1
1.9
1.6
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.7
1.7
1.6
1.3
0.9
0.7
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.3

Source: Department of Statistics

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Table 5: Proportion of singles among citizen males / females by age group, as of June (%)
2003
2008
Proportion of singles among citizen males by age groups (%)
20-24 years
97.7
97.6
25-29 years
72.3
77.7
30-34 years
37.2
40.8
35-39 years
22.6
22.8
40-44 years
16.9
16.6
45-49 years
12.7
13.6
Proportion of singles among citizen females by age groups (%)
20-24 years
90.9
91.9
25-29 years
60.9
52.1
30-34 years
24.4
29.4
35-39 years
17.2
18.3
40-44 years
15.0
14.1
45-49 years
12.8
13.1
Source: Department of Statistics

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2012

2013

98.5
82.3
45.6
24.0
16.0
13.6

98.4
84.2
45.4
25.0
16.7
13.6

95.0
67.6
32.3
20.3
15.4
13.6

95.5
69.2
33.3
21.4
15.4
14.4

Table 6: Proportion of singles among citizens in selected age groups by gender and highest
qualification attained, as of June (%)
Age group (years) /
Highest qualification
attained
Aged 30-34
Below secondary
Secondary
Post-secondary
(Non-Tertiary)
Diploma & Professional
Qualification
University

2003

2008

2013

Males
37.2
45.1
36.1

Females
24.4
19.1
20.5

Males
40.8
47.8
38.5

Females
29.4
21.6
20.5

Males
45.4
46.1
44.1

Females
33.3
23.5
24.5

34.1

25.3

36.8

31.0

41.6

33.6

35.9

25.9

39.8

28.4

46.4

30.9

35.0

30.9

41.1

36.4

45.7

37.7

Aged 35-39
Below secondary
Secondary
Post-secondary
(Non-Tertiary)
Diploma & Professional
Qualification
University

22.6
29.2
21.0

17.2
11.9
15.4

22.8
31.6
22.8

18.3
12.9
14.5

25.0
35.1
25.9

21.4
15.5
14.2

23.9

21.1

24.6

17.0

28.3

18.8

15.3

22.5

19.7

20.7

22.4

21.4

18.2

26.9

19.4

24.6

23.0

25.9

Aged 40-44
Below secondary
Secondary
Post-secondary
(Non-Tertiary)
Diploma & Professional
Qualification
University

16.9
23.5
13.4

15.0
10.5
15.6

16.6
22.0
15.2

14.1
10.1
12.5

16.7
27.9
17.0

15.4
10.7
11.2

12.1

18.1

17.4

15.6

15.7

14.8

10.9

22.7

12.3

15.7

13.4

17.7

10.7

26.0

13.1

23.8

14.1

20.2

Aged 45-49
Below secondary
Secondary
Post-secondary
(Non-Tertiary)
Diploma & Professional
Qualification
University

12.7
16.5
10.0

13.1
8.6
15.0

13.6
19.3
10.8

12.8
8.5
11.9

13.6
19.1
12.8

14.4
10.0
13.7

13.3

19.7

12.0

17.5

13.0

13.9

7.3

25.4

7.0

17.9

11.2

19.2

5.0

25.5

8.5

26.5

9.9

19.8

Source: Department of Statistics

Note: Particularly in the 35-44 age group, singlehood rates were the highest among the
lower-educated citizen males and higher-educated citizen females.

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Table 7: Number of marriages by residency status of grooms and brides

Grooms

Brides

2003

2008

2012

2013

Total number of marriages

21,962

24,596

27,936

26,254

Citizen

Citizen

13,100

12,906

13,929

13,276

Citizen

PR

1,113

1,345

1,428

1,348

Citizen

Non-resident

3,647

5,015

5,599

5,007

PR

Citizen

679

714

718

678

Non-resident

Citizen

919

1,062

1,518

1,533

PR

PR

616

842

785

660

PR

Non-resident

778

1,035

1,067

933

Non-resident

PR

430

580

614

603

Non-resident

Non-resident

680

1,097

2,278

2,216

Source: Department of Statistics

Note: There was a decline in the number of citizen marriages8 from 23,192 in 2012 to
21,842 in 2013. Marriages between citizens and non-citizens made up 39.2% of such
marriages in 2013, with those between citizen grooms and non-citizen brides representing
the majority (74.2%).

Table 8: General marriage rates

(per 1,000 unmarried males / females aged 15-49 years9)

Residents
Citizens

2003

2008

2012

2013

Males

44.9

43.5

43.8

40.5

Females

43.7

39.6

39.4

36.9

Males

42.9

41.8

42.3

39.3

Females

41.1

37.0

37.6

35.5

Source: Department of Statistics

Citizen marriages refer to marriages involving at least one citizen.

In view of the rising proportion of marriages among persons aged 45-49 years, the data series on general
marriage rate has been revised in 2014 to cover the age group 15-49 years.
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Table 9: Median age at first marriage (years)

Residents
Citizens
PRs

2003

2008

2012

2013

Males

29.0

29.7

30.1

30.2

Females

26.5

27.3

27.9

28.1

Males

29.0

29.7

30.1

30.1

Females

26.3

27.1

27.7

27.8

Males

29.0

29.8

30.7

30.9

Females

27.3

28.2

29.3

29.4

Source: Department of Statistics

Note: The median age at first marriage for citizens has remained stable for both genders
from 2012 to 2013.

Table 10: Origins of non-citizen spouses married to citizens

2003
2008
2012
Total

2013

6,358

8,136

9,263

8,566

4,760

6,360

7,027

6,355

16

19

17

20

4,644

6,160

6,863

6,212

Europe

42

40

65

41

Oceania

29

27

23

25

Others

29

114

59

57

1,598

1,776

2,236

2,211

107

102

112

137

1,107

1,226

1,544

1,470

Europe

226

264

361

378

Oceania

97

84

138

130

Others

61

100

81

96

Non-citizen brides
Americas
Asia

Non-citizen grooms
Americas
Asia

Americas consists of United States of America and Canada. "Oceania"

consists of "Australia", "New Zealand" and "Papua New Guinea.
Source: Department of Statistics

Note: 98% of the non-citizen brides came from Asia, while non-citizen grooms came from
more diverse regions.

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Table 11: Median age of mothers at first birth by residency status of mothers (years)
2003
2008
2012
2013
Residents

29.2

29.7

30.4

30.5

Citizens

29.2

29.4

30.1

30.2

PRs

29.5

30.3

31.0

31.3

Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

Table 12: Average number of children born to ever-married females aged 30-49 years by
residency status of females, as of June (per ever-married female)
2003

2008

2012

2013

30-39

40-49

30-39

40-49

30-39

40-49

30-39

40-49

Residents

1.63

2.11

1.52

2.06

1.42

1.94

1.44

1.92

Citizens

1.70

2.13

1.58

2.11

1.48

1.99

1.48

1.98

Source: Department of Statistics

Note: Married couples are having fewer children, especially those in the younger age groups
due to later marriages. The average number of children born to ever-married females aged
30-49 years declined over the last decade.

Table 13: Proportion of ever-married females aged 30-49 years who are childless by
residency status of females, as of June (%)
2003

2008

2012

2013

30-39

40-49

30-39

40-49

30-39

40-49

30-39

40-49

Residents

17.2

7.3

19.3

8.2

22.0

10.0

19.9

10.0

Citizens

16.6

7.0

19.2

7.7

23.0

9.4

21.4

9.6

Source: Department of Statistics

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Table 14: Number of births by birth order and residency status

Birth Order

2003

2008

2012

2013

Total births

37,485

39,826

42,663

39,720

Resident births

35,474

37,277

38,641

35,681

First

15,465

17,675

18,569

17,176

Second

12,686

12,938

13,767

12,484

Third

5,260

4,708

4,568

4,268

Fourth

1,446

1,412

1,214

1,211

617

544

523

542

32,294

32,423

33,238

31,017

First

13,969

15,129

15,764

14,832

Second

11,385

11,101

11,676

10,608

Third

4,923

4,302

4,136

3,887

Fourth

1,409

1,364

1,149

1,154

608

527

513

536

Fifth & over

Citizen births

Fifth & over

Source: Department of Statistics

Table 15: Resident total fertility rate by race

2003

2008

2012

2013

1.27

1.28

1.29

1.19

Chinese

1.09

1.14

1.18

1.05

Malays

2.10

1.91

1.69

1.66

Indians

1.39

1.19

1.15

1.11

Overall

Source: Department of Statistics

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Table 16: New residents granted in 2013

New
Permanent
Residents
Total

New
Citizens

29,869

20,572

Above 40 years

8.1%

17.4%

31-40

24.3%

26.0%

21-30 years

40.6%

15.3%

20 years and below

27.1%

41.2%

By age group (%)

By highest qualification attained among those aged 20 & over (%)

Post-Secondary

81.8%

74.4%

Secondary and below

18.2%

25.6%

Southeast Asian countries

55.3%

55.2%

Other Asian countries

34.6%

38.5%

Others

10.1%

6.3%

By region of origin (%)

Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

Note: New citizens are drawn from the pool of existing PRs, except for the overseas-born
children of Singapore Citizen (SC) parents and some minors sponsored by successful SC
applicants. The majority of our new SCs and PRs were aged 30 years and below, and this
helps to improve the age-balance of our citizen population. Their educational profiles were
wide-ranging, as they came through different schemes, including family-ties and economic
schemes. Most of our new SCs and PRs came from Asia.

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Table 17: Overseas Singaporean population size10, as of June

Year

Number of
Overseas
Singaporeans

2003

157,100

2004

157,800

2005

163,000

2006

168,200

2007

172,000

2008

181,900

2009

180,700

2010

184,400

2011

192,200

2012

200,000

2013

207,000

2014

212,200

Source: Department of Statistics

10

Defined as Singapore citizens with a registered foreign address or who are away for a cumulative period of at
least six months in the past 12 months prior to the reference date (i.e. June each year). This would include
frequent travellers who have their usual residence (venue of residence for a period of at least 12 months) in
Singapore but travel overseas for the greater part of the reference period.

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List of Relevant Publications

Singapore Department of Statistics
Population Trends 2014
Census of Population 2010
Statistics on Marriages & Divorces 2013
Monthly Digest of Statistics
Singapore in Figures 2014
Yearbook of Statistics 2014
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
Report on Registration of Births & Deaths 2013
Singapore Demographic Bulletin

For more information, you may visit the following websites:

National Population and Talent Division,
Prime Ministers Office
Singapore Department of Statistics
Ministry of Home Affairs
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

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: www.nptd.gov.sg
www.population.sg
: www.singstat.gov.sg
: www.mha.gov.sg
: www.ica.gov.sg